Coffee fondant icing

• 8 oz (225 g) icing sugar
• 3 tablespoons water

Sift the icing sugar into a warmed mixing bowl. Put the water, instant coffee and granulated sugar into a saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil and draw off the heat. Pour on to the icing sugar and, using a wooden spoon, beat to a smooth, soft consistency. Use while warm – this fondant icing sets very quickly.